Regulations

The National Registration Regulations specify the regulations applicable for the conduct of football competitions and matches in Australia. In particular, the regulations regulate the eligibility, registration, contracting, payments, and loan transfer of players who enter into, participate in, and leave football in Australia.

Objectives

The objectives of the National Registration Regulations are to:

• promote, develop and protect the game of football in Australia in all its forms for participants of all abilities and skill; 
• ensure football is regulated in a consistent and co-ordinated manner across the states, territories, districts, zones, and clubs; 
• ensure young players and officials are adequately protected;
• provide for the stability in the contractual relations between clubs and professional players; 
• develop elite pathways and career paths for football players and officials within Australia; 
• maximise the attractiveness of football and Australia’s international competitiveness in world football; and 
• align the Australian registration system with FIFA Statutes and AFC Statutes.

National Registration Regulations

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International Transfer Certificates (ITC's)

ITC's Explained (MS Powerpoint Presentation)

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